PE

General PE Information for Parents

Students attend PE between 1 and 3 days a week.  Please check with your child's teacher for the specials schedule.  If your child is ill or has an injury that may inhibit their ability to participate in PE, please send a note with your child with a brief description regarding the nature of the restriction.        

We are concerned about your child’s safety and for that reason; we require they wear athletic or running type shoes. Shoes with heels, boots, or sandals (such as crocs) make it difficult for children to participate safely. Girls that choose to wear dresses or skirts should wear shorts underneath their clothing.

 Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

                                    Heidi Callahan and Renee Stookey

 

Striking Skills

This week students will begin working on their striking skills.  The younger students will be working with balloons and beach balls and the older students will work with lightweight volleyballs.

Danish Rounders

This week we will use our rolling, kicking, and catching skills.  Students will have a good time "rounding the bases" as we play Danish Rounders.  

Welcome Back

I hope everybody had a wonderful and active break!  Thank you for all of the holiday cards, gifts, and well wishes. 

We are starting off the new year with a throwing and catching game.  All students will participate in the game of Alligator Alley.  Students will enjoy working in large groups to capture other teams' "alligator food".

Fitness Games

Due to conference week, our PE classes will be shorter in duration.  Students will have a great time both inside and on the field participating in fitness activities.  

Fitnessgram Testing / Bowling Games

Grades 3-5 will complete the Fitnessgram assessments this week.  K - 2 will play a bowling game using their underhand rolling skills.  

Fitnessgram Testing / Movement Games

We are getting started with our Fitnessgram testing this week.  Grades 3-5 will complete all of the Fitnessgram tests including tests for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.  

Grades K-2 will practice some of the Fitnessgram tests but will mostly be moving around the field using different locomotor movements.  They will enjoy some new tag games!

Team Games

Students will use the skills they have learned to participate in team games.  The upper grade levels will play outdoor soccer games with their classes.  

Kicking Skills

Students will continue practicing their kicking and punting skills this week.  Students will work in small groups to complete kicking challenges.  

Kicking Skills

This week students will begin to practice their kicking skills.  Don't forget your athletic shoes, proper shoes are critical when learning how to kick a ball.  

Underhand Tossing and Rolling

We will be working on underhand tossing and rolling skills this week.  After skill practice, students will play a team game using their learned skills.